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Table 4 Learning objects from DOH project which appreciate the 'Dangerous World'

From: Medical student perspectives on substance misuse education in the medical undergraduate programme: a grounded theory approach

Describe the risk factors for substance misuse in medical students and in health professionals

Describe how substance misuse problems may affect a health professional’s judgement, performance, and care of their patients

Describe the need to balance due concern for the health of a colleague with responsibilities for the safety and welfare of patients

Outline the role of the medical schools and the GMC in ensuring students’ and doctors’ fitness to practise

  1. Describe the sources of help for students and doctors with drug and alcohol related problems